Remote Slot Mathematician
Overview
Join a pure online gaming company as a remote mathematician and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution. Our client's games are sold out for years. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Major Accountabilities
- Develop and optimise game mathematical models to precisely meet the design specifications.
- Ensure player fairness in all designs and corresponding math models.
- Ensure math models comply with all jurisdictional standards and regulations.
- Complete all required calculation sheets showing theoretical and simulated results where required.
- Write clear and concise functional specification documents, paytable and help page documents and other associated game support materials.
- Program prototypes to visually represent the game model.
- Brief model requirements to all development disciplines.
- Work directly with all development disciplines to bring game designs and associated math models into deployable content for end users to experience.
- Verify back end implementation of mathematical models.
- Be aware of the status at all times of your projects through production and QA.
- Spot defects and potential improvement tweaks during production and prior to QA.
- Identify potential improvements to games after they have been released if required.
- Analyse performance data from the marketplace to help identify future game mechanics and industry trends.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Mathematics or Statistics (or equivalent experience)
- The imagination to create market defining online gambling games to the highest standard
- A strong understanding of and experience with probability theory
- A passion for online gambling and its inherent theories and models
- Full understanding of online slot games with intrinsic knowledge of game math, game flow and playability, presentation of the math utilizing both graphics and audio.
- A track record of producing successful online products, specifically, real money gaming slots
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment in order to meet multiple deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to create complex spreadsheets
- Solid interpersonal skills in dealing with and influencing individuals from a variety of disciplines
Desired but not Required
- Masters in Mathematics or Statistics
- Prototyping skills using Unity, Construct, Flash, HTML-5, Javascript or similar
- Experience with C# or similar to help develop simulations or more complicated math models
- The ability to create XML control files
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee
- Generous vacation
- 401k match
Location
- You may live anywhere in Texas, or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer)
- Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live.
- Remote work from home
About the company Five years ago this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor to build innovative slot games they would want to play. They are expanding their team. They are founded on three principles: player focus, superior math and fun. Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides. About QDStaff QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies. We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https://www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/ Visit us at https://www.qdstaff.com Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Art/Creative, Design, and Engineering
- Industries: Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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